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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

Startups shouldn't try to boil the ocean; instead, focus on solving a specific problem effectively.

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Inside Linear: Why craft and focus still win in product building | Karri Saarinen (Co-founder & CEO)

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Inside Linear: Why craft and focus still win in product building | Karri Saarinen (Co-founder & CEO)

06/05/25

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